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Train fans planning to see the Flying Scotsman have been urged to stay safe as it passes through Teesside.

The famous locomotive is due to head from York to Grosmont on Thursday teatime - passing through the likes of Eaglescliffe, Middlesbrough and Nunthorpe stations as it makes its way to a nine-day stay at the NYMR.

But its owners, the National Railway Museum, have declined to publicise its proposed Thursday schedule - despite it being widely reported on social media forums and the information being available on a rail enthusiast website - in case too many people go out to see it.

It’s hoped the Scotsman will be running under its own power on Thursday, rather than being hauled by a diesel locomotive. However, all the arrangements - including the timetable - are subject to change.

An aerial view of the Flying Scotsman on its inaugural run from London to York after the refit

A National Rail Museum spokesperson told the Gazette: “While we understand interest in Flying Scotsman will be extremely high, we urge those wishing to view it on its tour dates do so from a safe vantage point.

“It is vital that spectators do not venture onto the railway, particularly when it is on the mainline as a full timetable of regular services will be running.

“In order to avoid overcrowding, we are not publishing recommended viewing points or the timetable of when the train will be passing through specific locations – this includes positioning moves.

“We wish those who are taking journeys on trains hauled by the steam icon during this spring and summer an enjoyable experience.”

Built in 1923, the LNER A3 loco - the first steam loco to reach 100mph - is now painted in a striking BR Brunswick Green livery after a lengthy £4.2m overhaul. It has been numbered 60103 - the last number it carried before it retired from British Rail service in 1963.

To celebrate the completion of its refurbishment, the NRM is running a Flying Scotsman season of events until June. And at the NYMR, thousands of people are expected to see it as it runs three sold-out return trains a day between March 12-20.

However, as previously reported, one train enthusiast website has published times and places. You can see them here .

The Realtime Trains website is also now carrying details of its proposed return journey from Grosmont to York on March 21, with it due to depart Grosmont at 7.50am. It is due back at the NRM at 1.21pm.